Thermostat. Why so much?

[hazmat5760]

I was at NAPA getting spark plugs, and asked about a thermostat for my 350 mag. They were anywere from $23 to $33! What the heck is so special about them?


The $23 was without any gaskets.

 

[littlebookworm]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Why? Because they can. I agree with you. A new thermostat, WITH GASKETS, should not cost any more than an auto thermostat, maybe $15-$18. Once again, marine parts, even when they aren't really different from auto parts are top-heavy on price. Hy

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

I was at NAPA getting spark plugs, and asked about a thermostat for my 350 mag. They were anywere from $23 to $33! What the heck is so special about them?


The $23 was without any gaskets.

You're kidding right?

I went to the Chev dealer a couple of years ago to get 2 thermostats for my 94 Suburban and they were $40 each! What's wrong with $23?

You might be able to beat it at Walmart.



Otherwise, $23 sounds like a bargain....

 

[TowRoper]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

wow it was only 20 for the one for my freightliner.......ouch!

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Well,

that's why you never want to get parts like that from the dealer. I didn't. I went to an auto parts place and bought 2 new Stant t-stats for something like $10 or $15 etc.

But this is a few years later......the price of everything has pretty much gone up... $20 for a "Marine t-stat is not out of the realm of possibility.

Ebasic Power gets anywhere from about $10-20+ for a T-stat......(not including shipping)

So $20 at a local store on the shelf is pretty reasonable I would think....

 

[Provo5]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

I just ordered a new T Stat w/gaskets for 14.00 on line. Bought new hoses shipping was 10.00 for all.

 

[Fun Times]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Keep in mind, Most marine thermostats are made of stanless steel giving the price a little bump up over the auto stuff.

 

[proxyx]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Aren't they all? none of them really rusts. How bout Wal-Mart? 5-8 bucks.
If they say "marine" on a box expect 2x-3x price. Small turnover.

 

[picklenjim]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

http://www.perfprotech.com/store/assembly/STANDARD-COOLING-SYSTEM-(DESIGN-I),1014-210.aspx#assembly

That is high. A 140 degree from Mercury is only $15.33 !!

 

[JustJason]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Aren't they all? none of them really rusts.

Apparently you haven't pulled many tstats out of boats

 

[proxyx]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

not a mechanic, I just enjoy boating... drop your thermostat in a bucket of water and come back in a month, you'll understand then...

 

[fabrimacator21]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Not a boat mechanic but I have done some research on marine water pumps and what I was told is that unless your in salt water, auto stuff will last just fine... maybe not as long as marine but it will get the job done for a few years.

Honestly that t-stat is only 10 bucks over auto stuff.... doesn't seem THAT bad.

I feel your pain though... marine stuff can be pocket draining. 300 bucks for a new marine water pump.

 

[hazmat5760]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Crap, the last two t-stats I bought for my truck and car were only 6 bucks each!

 

[Apollo75]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Hello;

I do check prices --- cheap I guess or I am tired of my A**hole being sore.

In my last order I bought a nice thermostat from Iboats ( I'll post names if they have good prices and service --- both here ) for about $15.00 --- it came with gasket for ford, chevy, and an O-Ring. This was a nice full flow thermostat !

All this stuff came right to my front door --- saved money on gas too !

OFM

 

[hazmat5760]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Problem being I don't have credit cards, so anything other than ebay is out for me.

 

[PiratePast40]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Cheapest I can get one for my Volvo 4 cylinder is $44.99. The Sierra list price is $71.49. Not sure about the temp range of yours but for mine,the marine version opens at 140 F. Automotive are 160 and 195. Welcome to the world of boating!

 

[Fisherball]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Some say a boat is a hole in the water you fill with money!!!

 

[BLU LUNCH]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

http://www.perfprotech.com/store/assembly/STANDARD-COOLING-SYSTEM-(DESIGN-I),1014-210.aspx#assembly

That is high. A 140 degree from Mercury is only $15.33 !!

I paid 27.50 for pair of T-stats for our Mercury 150 Saturday

 

[This_lil_fishy]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Hello;

I do check prices --- cheap I guess or I am tired of my A**hole being sore.

In my last order I bought a nice thermostat from Iboats ( I'll post names if they have good prices and service --- both here ) for about $15.00 --- it came with gasket for ford, chevy, and an O-Ring. This was a nice full flow thermostat !

All this stuff came right to my front door --- saved money on gas too !

OFM

Buy some lube while you are there..it helps.

Ian

 

[RickJ6956]

Re: Thermostat. Why so much?

Not a boat mechanic but I have done some research on marine water pumps and what I was told is that unless your in salt water, auto stuff will last just fine... maybe not as long as marine but it will get the job done for a few years.

Using auto parts in a marine environment -- salt or fresh -- is never a good idea.